Active outdoor pursuits

'Chris is someone I've always looked up to.

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'Byrne comes across like a post-punk Michael Palin.

'Truly heroic' Daniel Craig'A completely brilliant thing, to benefit so many' Nicole Kidman'Powerful and deeply moving' Andy Burnham'An epic journey .

From the best-selling author ofSpartan Up!

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'It's hard not to be persuaded by Bradbury's enthusiasm and positivity' THE TIMESJoin Julia Bradbury as she leads you through the walk of our lifetimes.

This classic map and compass navigation guide-newly revised for the age of GPS-offers a clear and concise master class on the art of orienteering.

The first couple to climb the world's seven summits tells their remarkable story of adventure, love and courage in the face of overwhelming challenges.

From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking.

For the past twenty-five years, Belinda Kirk's professional life has revolved around adventure.

'A treasure-trove of inspiration .

Who hasn't felt better after a walk in the woods, a picnic alfresco or a swim in the sea?

'An intriguing and mesmerising book' Ben FogleMy life is free, random and spontaneous.

WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023Good for a Girl is a joyful love letter to the running life, a raw personal narrative of growth and change, and gives voice to the often-silent experience of the female athleteLauren Fleshman was of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro, before becoming a coach for elite young female runners.

Drawing on Baden-Powell's extensive archive, Playing the Game is a rich and evocative selection of his writings, on peace - a major theme throughout his career and the theme of the 2007 centenary celebrations, on his own life, from his wonderfull idiosyncratic anecdotal autobiography and includes a healthy sprinkling of some of BP's more memorable aphorisms, such as 'I don't mind confessing I have a weakness for hippos' and 'The man who holds the average boy's attention for more than seven minutes is a genius', not to mention 'Knowledge without character is mere pie-crust'.

No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant victories and hardships more brilliantly than Jon Krakauer.

No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' - IndependentAt the age of 23, a young challenger named Bear Grylls set out to defy nature's mightiest peak, Mount Everest.

Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild delves into the true story of Chris McCandless, a young man who left society behind to tread an uncharted path into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness.

'You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be touched by Kate's enthusiasm for her new way of life' - Daily MailIn 2007, after 20 years of living in London, Kate Humble and her husband Ludo decided it was time to leave city life behind them.

'Jenny Tough writes with the same talent, imagination, and sheer courage that she displays in her athletic endeavours.

An inspirational and gripping first-person account of determination, adversity and survival against the odds.

Mountains have forever been steeped in poetry, symbolism and mystery, inspiring everyone from the explorers who wish to scale every peak to those who wish to walk in the valleys, ski the slopes or take in the crisp air and feel renewed once more.

Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year 2023Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022THE TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022A WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022'A marvellous book' Maxine PeakeCyclist Beryl Burton dominated her sport much as her male contemporary Eddy Merckx, with a longevity that surpasses sporting legends like Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams.

If you are keen to explore the six thousand miles of coastline that Scotland has to offer, then this is the perfect guide for you.

A handy reference book on caring for your deer once its down.

Learn effective bowhunting techniques with this concise guide.

Tips for simplifying fly-fishing trips to fish more often and in more locations.

Over one and a half centuries after its original publication, Thaddeus Norriss The American Anglers Book remains a classic heavily sought after by fishing enthusiasts and collectors.

If youve ever wanted to learn how to throw knives or tomahawks, look no further than The Ultimate Guide to Knife Throwing.

Stories are what keep history alive, and Rivers of the Heart is the perfect book to keep the history of fly fishing alive.

Nervous water has a meaning: while the fleeting crease or subtle wrinkle on the surface of a lake or stream could be nothing, wise anglers known that these small surface movements are nearly always signs of fish stirring belowas it is with the sport of fly fishing.

According to Steve Raymond, tying flies requires imagination and skill, creativity and discipline, patience and vision.

Become a pro at living and thriving off the land.

Fly-Casting Finesse reveals expert John L.

There is something beautiful and nostalgic about wooden boats.

The most comprehensive guide to reading the signs and tracks of dozens of animals!

Few experiences in the wild are as satisfying as tracking down an animal on its own terms on its own turf.

A new way to look at hunting and deer meat that anyone who owns a venison cookbook must read!

Revised and updated with color photographs, the classic guide to search and rescue.

Newcomers to the wonderful world of fly tying should look no further than The Fly Tiers Manual for all their needs.

Newcomers to the wonderful world of fly tying should look no further than The Fly Tiers Manual for all their needs.

This book grew from the author's desire to consolidate the many teachings that he uses in his popular fly-fishing classes.

Catfish are among the largest and hardest fighting game fish found in North America.

This marvelous collection features stories from some of Americas finest and most respected writers about every outdoorsmans favorite and most loyal hunting partner: his dog.

This is the first book written in English about two of Eastern Europes premier hunting destinations.

The Gun Traders Guide is the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts, and now is extending their influence to collectible knives.

No book has taughtor retaughtmore serious fly tiers the basic skills of fly tying than Helen Shaws Fly-Tying.

Originally published in 1949, John Alden Knights Black Bass enforces the idea that enjoying the sport of bass fishing to its fullest is only possible when one understands every aspect of it, including fish behavior, bass habitat, changing seasons, gear, and different fishing tactics.